PHOTO CREDIT: ONE EIGHT DISTILLING
Or, try the “#Insantagramable” at Hank’s Cocktail Bar in Petworth, featuring apple brandy, coffee, bittered whip, and nutmeg. One sip, and you’ll get the comfort of classic fall flavors with the kick needed to survive the holidays. Spices Allspice, clove, and cinnamon are common in many holiday dessert dishes. This season, they’re headed for your glass as well in drinks you may have never thought were possible. For a full-bodied cup of comfort, head over to One Eight Distilling in Ivy City and try their kegged cocktail called “A Twist of the Lion’s Tail.” Made with their own Rock Creek Bourbon, lime juice, and allspice soda, this drink will make you feel the warmth of the holidays with a surprising note of citrus brightness. PHOTO CREDIT: HANK'S COCKTAIL BAR
Dairy Apple
If you thought eggs were far out, prepare to be mind-boggled by our final ingredient. Certain liquors
With apple picking being such a popular fall
pair exceptionally well with creamy dairy products,
activity, it’s not surprising that this fruit will also
like half-and-half. And, since the holidays are a time
be appearing in drinks this season. There are
for indulgence, dairy cocktails provide just the right
so many apple-flavored spirits that the
kind of richness to top you up after a long day of
possibilities are nearly endless. Below, a fall
food, friends, and family.
twist on the classic New Orleans Sazerac: The Riggsby in the Carlyle Hotel at Dupont is preparing to serve guests history with a touch of mystery with its “Eggnog Allen Poe.” HalfNew Orleans Sazerac 2 oz apple brandy 0.25 oz maple syrup 3 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters Stir ingredients together with ice and
and-half, heavy cream, and nutmeg-infused milk are blended with rum, cognac, and bourbon. The mixture is then aged for six weeks to fully develop its flavor. Grab this limited-edition cocktail while it lasts!
garnish with a lemon peel.
Look for inspiration from these restaurants and distillers as you mix up your own drinks to add excitement on your cocktail menus this holiday season.